Anti-Inflammatory Effects Of Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) In Osteoarthritic Adults (NCT06390137) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Anti-Inflammatory Effects Of Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) In Osteoarthritic Adults
United States10 participantsStarted 2025-03-05
Plain-language summary
It is hypothesized that application of frequency specific microcurrent can decrease inflammation in osteoarthritis patients resulting in decreased pain and potentially decrease disease progression. Participants will received the microcurrent treatment for one hour and a total of five blood draws to measure inflammatory markers. Participants will also complete a pre and post treatment pain questionnaire.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* BMI \> 29.9
* 18 years of age or older
* active osteoarthritis diagnosis
Exclusion Criteria:
* smoker
* BMI \< 30
* have taken immune-enhancing dietary supplements or medications for inflammation in the past 10 days
* have or are currently being treated for any physician-diagnosed immune-modulating disease or disorder other than inflammatory arthritis
* received chemotherapy within the past year
* have ever received an FSM treatment with the frequency pair 40 Hz/97 Hz
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial used something called Frequency Specific Microcurrent to try to reduce inflammation in osteoarthritis — is this a treatment approach that might be worth exploring for my situation, or is it still too experimental?
2The trial measured a specific inflammatory marker called Interleukin-6 — can you explain what that marker means for my osteoarthritis and whether reducing it would likely translate into real symptom relief for me?
3Since this trial is listed under Phase NA, which often means it was a feasibility or pilot study rather than a full clinical trial, what does that tell us about how much we can trust the results, and should I wait for larger studies before considering this approach?
4FSM is a non-drug therapy — how does it compare to the anti-inflammatory treatments I'm already using or could use, like medications or physical therapy, in terms of what the evidence currently supports?
5Now that this trial is completed, do you know if the results have been published anywhere, and would they change how you'd think about recommending FSM as part of my osteoarthritis care?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Interleukin-6
Timeframe: Baseline, during the intervention (15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes), and immediately after the intervention